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HB 2133MISSOURISession 2026State Billin committee

Missouri bill adds sports officials to the legal definition of special victims

Original title: SPECIAL VICTIMS

Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: Mark Boyko

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What This Bill Would Do

House Bill 2133 expands Missouri's legal definition of a to include sports officials assaulted while performing their duties at any level of competition, provided they are trained and certified.

Why it matters

Changes criminal classification and potential penalties for offenses committed against referees, umpires, judges, and linesmen during sporting events across all competition levels.

Background

House Bill 2133 was introduced in the Missouri House of Representatives during the 2026 Regular Session by Representative Mark Boyko. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

sports officials

Certified sports officials gain inclusion under the special victim legal classification while performing their duties at sporting events.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies as a sports official under this bill?

A sports official includes a judge, linesman, official, referee, or umpire who is trained and certified or registered by an organization engaged in the education, training, and certifying or registering of sports officials.

Does this bill apply only to professional or high school sporting events?

No, the bill states that a sporting event shall include all levels of competition.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

4 actions

May 15, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
Jan 8, 2026HouseFloor
Read Second Time (H)
Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced
Read First Time (H)
Dec 2, 2025HouseIntroduced
Prefiled (H)

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Joseph Engler, Mark Boyko

PersonJoseph Engler“Chief Clerk of the House”Map →

PersonMark Boyko“Representative for District 090 introducing HB 2133”Map →

Sources

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house.mo.gov

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